Norman A. Danielson

BORN: June 23, 1934
DIED: April 18, 2014
LOCATION: Owatonna, Minnesota

Norman Ambrose Danielson, age 79, passed away on April 18, 2014, at Homestead Hospice in Owatonna.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Monday April 21, 2014 at the Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Road) and one hour prior to the funeral. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday April 22, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Bear Creek Cemetery in Grand Meadow.

Norm Danielson was born on June 23, 1934 to Pete and Lillian Danielson in Caledonia, Minnesota, where he grew up until he married his wife Marlene in 1960 they lived in Austin before settling in Owatonna in 1989.

Norm worked for Milwaukee Rail Road. He enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with family and looked forward to a morning cup a coffee at Cash Wise with his friends.

He is survived by six daughters, Kim (Peter) McElhinney, Raleigh, NC, Tammy (Del) Mees, Dexter, Minnesota, Michelle (Mike) Mohrfeld, Baxter, Minnesota, Jan (Scott) Minnich, Melissa (Doug) VandenBerg, and Misty (James) Devoe, all of Owatonna; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Norm was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, one son Mike, and parents.

Source:
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Vytallis Ernestine 'Talley' Thomas, 92, of Austin, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Talley was born in South Dakota on March 21, 1922, to Ernest and Elizabeth Louise Ann (Giese) Seeman. She attended school in Duluth and Minneapolis, and then married Phillip Roskop when she was 17. Talley and Phillip owned and operated the Austin Cab Company for many years. Phillip died in 1973. Talley married Kermit Thomas in 1974 and was with him for 38 years until his death on August 15, 2010.

Talley worked at Hormel Foods and Land O'Lakes, but her most important work for her, was a position as a cook for the Austin American Legion Post 91. She put her love into cooking and baking. Her famous BBQ sauce was known around the area. Not only did she love to cook, she also loved being a caregiver. She took care of Phillip, his parents, Talley's father and the same with Kermit and his mother before their deaths.

Talley is survived by her children; Sandy Lee of Austin; Chuck (Linda) Roskop of Portland, Oregon; Randall Roskop of California; John (Celina) Thomas of Minneapolis; and Mark Thomas of California; nine grandchildren; a brother, Dale Sefton of California.

Talley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip and husband Kermit.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. A graveside service will be held promptly at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Memorials will be made in Talley's name to St. Augustines Catholic Church Austin, American Heart Association 4701 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
18 APR 2014

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Joseph Guy Daly, 74, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away on April 16, 2014.

Joe was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota, and graduated from Pacelli High School. He retired from TCF after 30-plus years.

He was preceded in death by sister, Ann. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Kelly (Andy) Stelten and Kathleen (Robert) Kubitschek; grandchildren, Sean, Katie, Joey, Amanda, James and Carissa; sisters, Marilynn, Pat, Colleen, Mary and JoAnn.

Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park. Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, with visitation one hour prior to service, all at Dawn Valley Chapel, 9940 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington, MN, 952-941-7686. www.Washburn-McReavy.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
18 APR 2014

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Funeral Notice: James T. Bigelow, 92

James T. Bigelow, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Grace Baptist Church, 100 Fourth Avenue Southeast in Austin, with Rev. Brett Williams officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment: Interment is at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Iowa.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
18 APR 2014

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James T. Bigelow, age 92 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

James was born October 12, 1921 to Newton and Edna (Larson) Bigelow in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he grew up and graduated from high school. James enlisted in the National Guard on October 13, 1939, serving in Company G of the 135th Infantry, 34th Division. He went into the Army on February 10, 1941, stationed at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana and Fort Dix, New Jersey in HQ Co. Second Battalion, 339th Infantry. Serving in the European Theater of Operations in Northern Ireland, Italy and North Africa, he earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. James was honorably discharged on September 11, 1945. He married Doris M. Sheldon on September 13, 1953 at First Baptist Church in Plainfield, Iowa. He was employed by Railway Express Agency in Austin, Minnesota as a messenger, and then at Milwaukee Road as a fireman and brakeman before retiring in 1982.

Survivors include his wife, Doris of Austin; a sister, Doris Madson of St. Cloud; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Warren and Claire Bigelow; sister, Annabelle Hanson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Grace Baptist Church, 100 Fourth Avenue Southeast in Austin, with The Reverend Brett Williams officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Iowa with military rites by VFW Post 7920 of Osage, Iowa. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Lawrence Gerber, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died on December, 26, 2013, at Stewartville Care Center. Lawrence was born July 21, 1928, in Adams, Minnesota, to Martha (Blonigan) & John Gerber. He was united in marriage to Harriet Heffern on August 15, 1953.

Survivors include his stepchildren, Judy (John) Grabau, of Minnesota; Marena (Joe) Costello, of Colorado; Bill (Barb) Richards, of Florida; Sue (Jerry) Ferguson, of New York; Gene (Sandra) Heffern, of Arkansas; David (Julie) Heffern, of Indiana; Dennis (Pauline) Heffern, of New Mexico; nieces Kaye (Duane) Gerber, of Minnesota; Pat (Dick) Koenigs of Minnesota; grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Friday, April 18, 2014, at Grandview Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota, with Deacon John Kluczny officiating.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 APR 2014

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Dagmar Bernice Christine Vincent, 85, of Rochester, New York, died April 11, 2014.

Dagmar was born November. 15, 1928, in Sergeant, Minnesota, the daughter of Gullick and Emma Hellen.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Cecil Vincent, and brother, Gerhard Hellen. She is survived by three children: Sheridan Vincent of Rochester, New York, Cynthia (David) Merhar of Plymouth, Minnesota and Erick (Susan) Vincent of Bainbridge Island, Washington; two grandsons: Andrew Merhar and William Merhar of Plymouth; and one great-grandson, Leland Merhar.

She attended school in Austin, Minnesota. Following a successful career as a homemaker, she worked in retail sales in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

Interment at Grandview Cemetery in Rochester, Minnesota, will be at the convenience of the family.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 APR 2014

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Bernice Hackenmiller, 88, died at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

Bernice was born on May 6, 1925, to Paul and Rose Huemann in Stacyville, Iowa. She was the oldest of four children. In 1945, she married Sylvan (Hack) Hackenmiller. They lived in Austin, Minnesota, during the early years of their marriage eventually moving to Rochester in 1958, with their three daughters. In 1967, they purchased a farm in Kasson and lived there the remainder of their married life. During that time Bernice was a long time employee of Leuthold-Fencl and Ben Franklin (now known as Kasson Variety).

Upon her retirement she enjoyed time with family and many friends. After Hack's death in 1993, Bernice continued to live on the farm until 2007 when she purchased her "perfect house" in downtown Kasson. Following her cancer diagnosis in 2012, she continued to live in her house with the loving assistance of her daughter Nancy and support of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

She is survived by daughters Barbara (Joseph) Gaida, Nancy Hackenmiller, Mary (Conrad) Olson, seven grandchildren: Chris, Gretchen, Geoffrey, Jacqueline, Matt, Dan and Karen; and five great-grandsons: Dylan, Ryan, Blake, Noah, and Finnley. She is also survived by her sister Donna Wagner and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Church of the Holy Family in Kasson. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. The funeral with be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the church.

Memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic Hospice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 APR 2014

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Arlouine Lois Hanson Williams, 91, went Home to her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2013, from her Adult Family Home in Kent, Wash.

She was born July 14, 1922, in Sergeant, Minnesota, to Henry and Inger (Larson) Hanson. At age 73, Arlouine married Edwin Williams on January 20, 1996, in the chapel of Lutheran Bible Institute in Issaquah, Wash.

During the time when the Hansons were living in Austin, Minnesota, Arlouine attended Austin High School and graduated in 1939. She then worked for Hormel for 15 years. In 1955, Arlouine traveled to Seattle, Wash., to enroll as a student in Lutheran Bible Institute, Seattle. After completing her course of studies, she went to work for LBI and retired in 1989, after 33 years of devoted service.

Arlouine was preceded in death by all of her seven brothers; Maurice, Richard, Erling, Philip, Woodrow, Robert and Henry.

A memorial service celebrating her virtuous life will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin, Minnesota, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will be at the Evanger Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Mower County. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or Evanger Lutheran Church, 33504, 660th Ave., Sergeant, Minnesota.

Arlouine is survived by her husband, Edwin, sister-in-law, Lucille (Robert's wife), nieces, Bonnie Meier, Carol Hanson, Brenda Yestness, Stacy Lee, Julie Davis and Jill Marie Bennets, nephews Jeffrey, Briar Blake, Steven and Craig and many grand nieces, nephews and cousins.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 APR 2014

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Gertrud Wendelken, 86, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on April 18, 2014. Gertrud was born on November 5, 1927, in Bruchsal, Germany, the daughter of Eugen and Karoline (Renssler) Greulich.

Gertrud met her charming husband, Roland, while he served the U.S. military during World War II and they were wed on October 27, 1947, in Bruchsal Germany. Gertrud would leave her family in Germany to build their farm in Minnesota, working endlessly to keep the farm after she lost her husband at the young age of 49.

Gertrud will be most remembered for her hard work, dedication, faith, and love of family and friends.

Much gratitude for the friendship and fellowship of Jim and Jeri Christian and Bonnie Nelson.

Gertrud is survived by her children, Roland (Carol) Wendelken, Rochester, Minnesota; Doreen (Gary) Beeman, Manly, Iowa; grandchildren, Andy Beeman, Angella (Ryan) Pross, Vanessa (James) Daugherty, Daniel Wendelken; two great grandchildren, Alexis Beeman, Nicholas Pross; one sister, Irene Sickinger and one brother, Walter Greulich both of Germany.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roland; one son, Jeffery; one sister, and two brothers.

Funeral service celebrating her life will commence at 1 pm. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 411 West Main Street, Brownsdale, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Brownsdale assisted with arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 APR 2014

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Pamela Jean Shirk, 61, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home Saturday April 19, 2014, following a long courageous battle with kidney cancer. Pam was born June 14, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard and Carol Brekke. Pamela graduated from Austin High School in 1969, and after graduation she moved to Rochester, where she lived the remainder of her life. In October of 2006, she married the love of her life, Glen Shirk. Pam has worked at Weber and Judd, St. Mary's, Shakey's Pizza, and finally at Schmidt Goodman Office Products for the past 11 years. Pam was always known as a hard worker and in her later years she also helped her husband Glen run “Glen’s Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe Total Catering.”

If Pam wasn't working, you would find her down near Caledonia at the cabin with Glen enjoying the peaceful outdoors. She spent time every summer vacationing Up North with her family enjoying the beach and the lake. She loved watching football and spent countless hours cheering for her son Chris on the sidelines. Pam had a love for New York City and was able to make two trips over the past few years with friends and her girls. Her grandchildren all had a special bond with their “Grandma Pam” and she spoiled them every chance she got. Pam was loved by everyone and was always out to help others before herself.

A memorial service will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church – in Rochester, with Pastor Norman Wahl, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Bethel Lutheran Church 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Pam is preceded in death by her sister Karrie Lynn, and stepson Matthew Shirk.

Pam is survived by husband Glen Shirk, daughter Karrie (Chris) Fursa, son Chris (Tracey) Fogarty, daughter Mandy (Adam) Mergen and stepson Ryan (Annette) Shirk. Pam is survived by eight grandchildren Zygmund and Walker Fursa, Ayva and Maya Fogarty, Charlie and Lilly Mergen and Tommy and Joey Shirk. Pam is also survived by her parents Richard and Carol Brekke, sister Jennifer Brekke, brother Richard (Connie) Brekke Jr. Pam is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as her aunt and Godmother Marlys Trimble.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 APR 2014

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Cleola L. Yoder, 86, died at her home in rural Austin, Minnesota, on April 20, 2014.

Cleola L. Miller was born on December 2, 1928, in Kalona, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Albert Yoder on September 23, 1954, in Kalona, Iowa. Albert died in 2010. Cleola enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and feeding the birds.

Cleola is survived by her son, Leslie (Brenda) Yoder, of Centerville, Michigan; two daughters, Grace (Nelson) Troyer, and Rose (Nate) Miller both of Apple Creek, Ohio; two sisters, Katie Ann (Dennis) Shetler, Kalona; Matti (Joe) Yoder, Colon, Michigan; three brothers, Wilson (Lois) Miller, Kalona; Menno (Elizabeth) Miller, Wellman, Iowa; and Fred (Ida Ellen) Miller, Nashville, Arkansas; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Miller, Phoenix, Arizona; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; and brother, Junior Miller.

The funeral service for Cleola L. Yoder will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, at Fairview Mennonite Church in Kalona, Iowa, with Pastor Dennis Martin, and Pastor Perry Miller co-officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery in Kalona, Iowa. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home 501 2nd St. NW in Hayfield, MN and 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at the Fairview Mennonite Church in Kalona, Iowa. The family prefers memorials to the Prairie Mennonite Church in Blooming Prairie, Minn.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
22 APR 2014

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Morten W. Kellogg, 75, of Taopi, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home and at the church on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Interment: Interment will be at Marshall Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home of Adams is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
23 APR 2014

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Morten W. Kellogg

July 13, 1938 - April 22, 2014

Morten W. Kellogg, 75 of Taopi, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Morten Winfred Kellogg was born July 13, 1938 at Forest City, Iowa, the son of Charles Robert and Agnes (Mortenson) Kellogg. He spent his early years in the Crystal Lake area. In 1944 the Kellogg family moved to Clayton Township where he lived his entire life. Mort attended Country School at the District #74 School and he graduated from the Adams High School. He attended the University of Minnesota, St Paul campus for agriculture.

He was married to Marlene Wierson on June 22, 1956 at LeRoy, Minnesota. They made their home in the Taopi area where they raised their four children, Cindy, Randy, Becky and Scott.

Mort's life passion was farming; he farmed for many years with his dad, brother Jim and son Randy. In 1986 he began selling machinery for Osmundson Brothers in Adams, which he did very well, cuz we all know he liked to talk! You could ask him directions to anywhere and he could tell you, using the map directions or the directions his kids could understand.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids grow up, he liked attending any event that they were a part of and he was very proud of each and every one of them. He served as a Cub Scout leader in the 80's when Scott was in Cub Scouts. Mort was a lifetime member of the Marshall Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He also served in the Clayton Township Board until retiring in 2012 after 30 years.

In 1995 Mort suffered a stroke, but that didn’t slow him down. He used his golf cart to get around and loved to travel and visit. He had his gardens, that is where you could usually find him and he was very proud of everything he grew. He taught his family very well, "never say never," "don't give up," or "I can't do that." When asked how he was doing you would get a "fair to middling."

In October of 2013 Mort entered the Adams Health Care Center where he lived until the time of his death from complications of pneumonia on April 22, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. God Bless His Soul.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Randy Kellogg, sisters Marjie Meier and Karen Kellogg and grandson Bobby Krull.

Mort is survived by his wife, Marlene Kellogg, Taopi, Minnesota; daughters, Cynthia (Gayle) Krull, Gladbrook, Iowa, Rebecca Kellogg (Jim Junge) Preston, Minnesota; son, Scott Kellogg, Taopi, Minnesota; 10 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; brother, Jim (Brenda) Kellogg, Taopi, Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Gerald Meier, Adams, Minnesota; Jerry (Margaret) Wierson, Ostrander, Minnesota, sisters-in-law, Norma Stevens, LeRoy, Minnesota, Helen Swenson, LeRoy, Minnesota, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday April 27th at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home and at the church on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service.

Sources: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
website, 24 APR 2014
Austin Daily Herald website, 25 APR 2014

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Pending Notice: Donald W. DeYoung, 79

Donald W. DeYoung, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Stewartville, Minnesota, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Heatlh System in Austin. Arrangements are pending with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
23 APR 2014

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The memorial service for Donald W. DeYoung, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Stewartville, Minnesota, will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Stewartville, with Rev. Lyle Fritch officiating. Mr. DeYoung died on Monday, April 21, 2014, of natural causes at Mayo Medical Center in Austin, Minnesota.

Donald Wayne DeYoung was born September 8, 1934, in Pleasant Valley Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Ira and Elsie (Schutz) DeYoung. He grew up on the family farm, attended rural school and Stewartville schools, graduating from Stewartville H.S. in 1952.

Don was married on January 31, 1953 at Reedemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. to Joan E. Thedens. Following their marriage the couple moved to Babbitt, Minnesota, where Don was employed at an iron ore mine for a few years. In 1960 the DeYoungs moved to rural Stewartville, where they farmed, raised their family and lived for a number of years. Mrs. DeYoung died on October 11, 1988.

Besides farming, Don was also employed at Greenway Co-op in Stewartville, before he began a 28 year career at IBM in Rochester, working there until his retirement. Don was married on November 23, 1991 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Judith E. Frank. Following their marriage the couple lived in Dexter, Minnesota, for a number of years and then for a few years in Spring Valley and had recently moved to Austin, Minnesota.

Judy was a stay at home mom and after her children were raised was employed for a few years, at Mayo Clinic and IBM, both in Rochester.

Don was a past member, as a young boy and teen, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley and was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served on it's leadership councils, as an usher and Sunday School teacher. Don enjoyed traveling all his life and took many trips across the Midwest and beyond with his young family. Following his retirement, he and Judy would drive their R.V. south and west in the winter. He enjoyed golfing, playing sports as a youth in school, going to flea markets, collecting toy cars and farming. He loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife, Judy; two daughters and one son: Susan (Jimmy John) King and Nancy (Tom) Kidd both of Stewartville; Chris (Laura Megahan) DeYoung of Mantorville, Minnesota; three step-daughters: Penny (Randy) Ness of Spring Valley, Minnesota; Tammy (Michael) Troska of High Forest, Minnesota, and Lori (David) Reuter of Rose Creek, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Emily (Jon) Barlow, John King (Rochelle Franks), Mia King (Brady Johnson), Aaron (Brie) Kidd, Joseph (Esiquia) Kidd, Aaron (Lisa) DeYoung, Alexis DeYoung; 13 step-grandchildren: Molly Ness (Paul Youseff), Brandon (Carlie) Ness, Kelsey (Matt) Gehling, Erin Ness, Amy Troska-Morgan, Adam Morgan, Isaac Troska, Tyler Troska, Bryten (Jameson) Hanson, Colten, Braden, Ashlyn and Camryn Reuter; nine great-grandchildren: Ayanna, Addisyn, Emitt, Kylie, Charlie, Brooks, Katy, Lydia and Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joan; an infant son, Danny; a stillborn son; his parents and a step-son, Daniel Price.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday morning. A burial and committal service will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Valley Twp.

Source: Griffin-Gray Funeral Home website,
24 APR 2014

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S. Kenneth Kjarum, 90, died peacefully on April 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Minnesota, he was born in a log cabin back in the woods on June 18, 1923, in Hovland, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Idella Kjarum, sister June, beloved brother Roy and son Rodney.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Harriet (Tufte); daughters Cynthia Jo, Roxanne Rae (Susan), and Candace Kay; cherished grandchildren Darcy (Brent), Dara (Cliff), Adam (Abbi), Justin and Hannah; great-grandchildren Cooper, Elise, Lillie, Carson, Lyla, and Marshal; sister Jean (Harold), brother Bill (Betty), cousin Benny Kjarum (Judy) and much loved nieces and nephew.

Prior to enlisting in the Air Force in 1943, Kenny worked in the Conservation Corp Camps of Cook County. As a World War II veteran, he was a long time member of the VFW and American Legion. He worked for the Geo. A. Hormel company of Austin for 39 years and enjoyed a lively retirement of 33 years. An avid outdoorsman, bowler, and wood turner, he enjoyed selling his creations at local arts and crafts fairs. He was also a member of the Auxiliary Police in Austin, Minn. for a number of years. Of everything in the world, he was happiest spending time at the Kjarum family homestead in Hovland, Minn. There will be a small gathering of friends and family in memory of Kenny at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, in the second floor great room at White Pines Assisted living: 1235 Gun Club Rd., White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
24 APR 2014

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Pending Notice: Crystal Irvin, 85

Crystal Irvin, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at ComForcare Good Samaritan.

Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
25 APR 2014

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Funeral notice: Crystal E. Irvin, 85

Crystal E. Irvin, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday evening at Comfortcare Center in Austin.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Mayer Funeral Home with a wake service starting at 7:30 p.m., and another visitation at St. Augustine Catholic Church starting at 10 a.m. the day of the funeral.

Interment: Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Saturday, 26 APR 2014

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Crystal E. "Chris" Irvin, 85

Crystal "Chris" E. Irvin, 85 of Austin, died Thursday evening at ComFortcare Center in Austin. She was born in rural Freeborn County on October 23, 1928, to Ben and Amanda (Sathre) Christianson. She attended school in Stewartville. On June 7, 1947, she married Paul Irvin in Austin. Chris was a dedicated homemaker who loved raising her children and taking care of her and Paul's home.

Chris volunteered at several different organizations, including the Austin Historical Society. She enjoyed playing music on the piano, organ and accordion. She also liked fishing, doing and teaching ceramics, and needle point.

Chris is survived by her husband of 67 years, Paul Irvin Sr. of Austin; children, Lavonne McCarthy of Canton, Minnesota; Paul (Linda) Jr. of St. Peter, Minnesota, Darlene Hoffman of North Mankato, Minnesota; Debra (Craig) Lewison of Janesville, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Wilma "Babe" Cooper of Arvada, Colorado, and nieces.

Chris is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sharon Kay Irvin, two sisters and three brothers.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Mayer Funeral Home with a wake service starting at 7:30 p.m., and another visitation at St. Augustine Catholic Church starting at 10 a.m. the day of the funeral. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  28 APR 2014

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Graveside services and burial for Phyllis E. Johnson will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Little Cedar Cemetery in Adams, Minnesota.

Longtime Branson resident Phyllis E. Johnson, a mother and grandmother, died April 23, 2014, at age 83. Phyllis was active until the last couple years of her life after suffering a tragic stroke. Phyllis loved living in the beauty and serenity of the Ozark Mountains.

Phyllis was born in Elkton, Minnesota, September 8, 1931, and was the youngest and only remaining child to Richard and Elsie Jech.

Phyllis attended Elkton High School and shortly after met Leonard Simon Johnson. Leonard, a U.S. Army veteran, began a career with International Business Machines (IBM) where he assisted in production of several highly technical components in the ‘60s and ‘70s which are still used today in the computer field. Together, Leonard and Phyllis had three children, daughter Carol Neal, Branson, Missouri; David Johnson, Elgin, Minnesota, and youngest son Douglas.

In 1977, Phyllis Johnson moved to Branson, Missouri with her family where she and Leonard purchased the Table Rock Inn and Restaurant. Phyllis never met a stranger and enjoyed promoting the Ozarks as a wonderful place for families to visit on vacation. The Johnsons were very active in the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Branson, Missouri. Phyllis's outgoing personality and loving nature were an inspiration to those around her. Phyllis and Leonard were very active in community involvement and could often be found helping families in need.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, in 1998, and her loving granddaughter, Amanda Jean Johnson, in 2010.

Phyllis is survived by eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and an abundance of relatives throughout Minnesota and South Dakota. Phyllis touched the hearts of everyone who ever knew her and will be dearly missed.

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Saturday, 26 APR 2014

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Funeral notice: Wallace "Wally" Jay Wendorf, 85

Service: Wallace "Wally" Jay Wendorf, 85, of Grand Junction, Colorado, and formerly of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away on April 23, 2014, in Grand Junction.

Visitation: Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at St. Michaels Lutheran Church in rural Waltham, Minn.

Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Saturday, 26 APR 2014

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(November 10, 1928 - April 23, 2014)

WALLACE (Wally) JAY WENDORF

The funeral service for Wally Wendorf will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 30450~570th Avenue, Waltham, Minnesota, with Reverend Dwight DoBell officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery.

Wallace Jay Wendorf, 85, of Grand Junction, Colorado, and formerly of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away on April 23, 2014.

Wally was born on November 10, 1928, first born son of Gustav and Clara Wendorf in Austin, Minnesota. Wally grew up in the Austin area on the family dairy farm with brothers, Gus Jr., Bob and little sister, LaVonne.

On June 4th, 1950, Wally wed the love of his life, Patricia Perrigo. Wally and Pat were kept busy raising six children on the family farm in rural Waltham. He retired from Hormel Foods in 1982. Wally enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, watching sports and racing. He collected hats, ink pens and cookbooks. Wally was an active member of St. Michaels and enjoyed Ruth Circle with Pat.

Thru the years, Wally and Pat loved dancing to Polka bands, and taught all of the kids to enjoy dancing. Wally and Pat had lifelong friends that they enjoyed visits, playing cards, and dining out with. His greatest joy was his family. He was a great Dad and a loving, patient Grandpa and was proud to be a Great Grandpa and Great, Great Grandpa.

Wally is survived by his children, Diane Klein, Lonette Brown, and Sally (Russ) Wildeman of Grand Junction, Colorado; Don (Linda) of Lyle, Minnesota; Gina (Dan) Moser, Hayfield, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pat; son, Rollie; son-in-law, Naven Ingvalson; in-laws, Delmar and Eila Perrigo; brothers, Gus Jr. and Bob Wendorf.

Visitation will be 5:00~8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, Minnesota, and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

Blessed be his memory.

Source: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home website,
28 APR 2014
See also, Austin Daily Herald, 29 APR 2014

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Raymond Earl Schroeder, Sr., 82, of Stewartville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Stewartville Care Center.

Raymond was born August 19, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, to Henry and Ida (Earl) Schroeder. He was a graduate of Austin High School. On July 9, 1954, Raymond married Irene Morseth at the Mineola Lutheran Church in Goodhue County. Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War and Vietnam. He made a career with the military and spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Raymond was stationed in many places including Texas, New Mexico, England, Turkey, Wisconsin and numerous other Air Force bases throughout the world. Raymond retired from the Air Force in 1972. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and the American Legion. Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and his ham radio. Above all, Raymond loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Raymond Jr. (Katherine) of Spring Valley, Minn.; Marianne (Kerry) Amy of Rochester, Minn.; Martin (Rockelle) of Watauga, Texas; Darrel (Lisa) of Rochester; Terry “Twink” (Sara) of Rochester; Cynthia (Mark) Krahn of Rochester; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great, great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one step, great-grandchild; brother, Duane (Marian) of Albert Lea; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene; daughter, Karen Luster; granddaughter, Marsha Schroeder; two brothers, Paul and Darrel; sister, Helen and by his parents, Henry and Ida.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, and one hour prior to the service on Friday all at the funeral home. Rev. David Hoot will be officiating with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. To share a condolence or special memory, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Saturday, 26 APR 2014

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(May 1, 1986 - April 26, 2014)

The funeral service for Drew Edward Butteris will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 30450 570th Avenue, Waltham, MN with Reverend Dwight DoBell officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, MN and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Drew Edward Butteris, 27, of Claremont, Minnesota passed away on April 26, 2014, in Waltham, Minnesota.

Drew was born on May 1, 1986, the son of John and Lisa (Ehmke) Butteris in Austin, Minnesota.

Drew graduated from Hayfield High School in 2005, and later attended Vo Tech in Austin, Minnesota. He worked for E Square Construction in Rochester, Minnesota; Q3 Contracting, and he was a pipe line worker for Bernard of Bozeman Montana. He was united in marriage to Jennifer Grabinger on September 4, 2013.

Drew enjoyed video games, fishing, boating and socializing.

Drew is survived by his wife, Jennifer Butteris; step daughter, Charli; daughter, Kailoni; and son, Brantley, all of Claremont, Minnesota; father, John Butteris, Derby, Kansas; mother, Lisa Musolf, Waltham, Minnesota; brother, Paul (Jillyn) Butteris, Austin, Minnesota; two sisters, Mariah Musolf, Waltham, Minnesota; and Clarissa (Jordan Demmer) Musolf, Hayfield, Minnesota; and grandmother, Sharon Ehmke, Waltham, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Ehmke.

Source: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home website,
  28 APR 2014

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Pending Notice: Duane Jacobsen, 66

Duane Jacobsen, 66, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin. Services are pending. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  28 APR 2014

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Duane Andrew "Jake" Jacobsen, 66

Duane "Jake" Andrew Jacobsen, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, on Sunday April 27, 2014.

He was born October 6, 1947, in Owatonna, Minn., to Helmer and Jean (Sutherland) Jacobsen. Duane grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1965. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Duane attended apprenticeship school to become an iron worker. He made his living as an iron worker for 40 years.

On February 14, 2014, Duane married Debra D. Dickson at their home in Austin. A member of Christ Episcopal Church and of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Duane also belonged to the V.F.W. Post 3907 of Palestine, Texas. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, traveling all over the lower 48 states as well as Alaska and Canada. He loved playing dominoes and especially spending time with friends and family.

Duane is survived by his wife Debra Jacobsen of Austin, his children Jason A. Jacobsen of Glenville, Minnesota, Jerod A. Jacobsen (Brooke Ericksen) of Austin, and Eric (Lynnel) Lorenzen of Glenville; step-daughters Brandy Phares of Anchorage, Arkansas, and Megan McDonald of Pensacola, Florida; two grandchildren Teagan Jacobsen and Emma Lorenzen; siblings Gary Jacobsen of Austin, Joanna Jacobsen also of Austin, Diane (Larry) Lamm of Mankato, Donald (Judy) Jacobsen of Austin, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Helmer and Jean Jacobsen and a special friend Sharon Kaput.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Christ Episcopal Church. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Duane’s honor can be directed to the Jacobsen family. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  29 APR 2014

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Obituary for Carol J. Murphy

Carol J. Murphy, 78, formerly of Austin, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Hillcrest of Wayzata. Funeral arrangements are pending with Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website,
  28 APR 2014

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Carol Jane Murphy, 78

Carol Jane Murphy, 78 of Austin, Minn., died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Hillcrest Living Center of Wayzata, Minn. She passed away on The Feast of our Lady of Good Counsel, a day set aside to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. For those who knew Carol her relationship with Mary was an important part of her Catholic faith.

She was born October 1, 1935, in rural Easton Minnesota, to James and Thelma O'Rourke. She grew up on a farm on Walnut Lake, attended a one room schoolhouse and later graduated from Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, Minnesota. She obtained a nursing degree from St. Marys in Rochester, Minnesota.

Carol married Robert Murphy on April 16, 1966, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Easton, Minnesota. They resided on the family farm in Austin.

Her love of helping people led her to an adventurous career in nursing. She worked directly with doctors performing some of the first open-heart surgeries at St. Marys in Rochester. Her career continued as a nurse in Yellowstone National Park. She later worked at Hormel foods as an occupational nurse. Carol thoroughly enjoyed her fellow nurses and the patients she worked with along the way.

Carol was a dedicated member of St. Augustines Catholic Church where she was active in the Council of Catholic Women and Minnesota Citizens Concern for Life. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, volunteering at church and working alongside her husband on the family farm.

In her later years she loved visits from her grandchildren and always appreciated the simple things in life. She filled our lives with laughter and was always a wonderful Christian example for her family.

Carol is survived by her son Patrick Murphy of Austin, her daughters; Mara Murphy of Austin, Colleen (Michael) Walz of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Brigid (Mark) Lund of Victoria, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Gracie, Andrew, Gavin, Lydia, Jack and Emily; siblings: David O'Rourke of Wells, Minnesota, Tim O'Rourke of Wells, Minnesota and Brigid O’Rourke of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and her brother Patrick O'Rourke.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, with the Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin. Visitation will also be an hour prior to the funeral mass on Thursday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimers Foundation of Minnesota or Special Olympics of Minn. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home of Austin.

Online Condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  29 APR 2014

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Obituary

Harold L. Shaman, age 92 of Long Beach, California, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday April 27, 2014 at his home in Long Beach.

He was born August 22, 1921, in rural Mower County, Minnesota, to Frank and Nora (Morris) Shaman. A 1940 graduate of Austin High School, Harold made his living as a painter and maintenance worker, retiring in 1984. Harold married Charlotte Paulson in 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They later divorced. Charlotte passed away in 2012. Harold moved to California in 1967, the same year he married Mary Dilger. Mary died in 2000. Harold enjoyed taking walks, especially with his pet dog, taking trips to the beach and going to the casino.

Survivors include two sons Harold ‘Joe’ (Kaye) Shaman of Placerville, California and Stephen Shaman, also of California; one daughter Nora (Duane) Mattick of Lyle; two step-daughters Lorraine Feuerhak and Bernice Schulz; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Nora Shaman, his first wife Charlotte, his second wife Mary, and one brother Robert Shaman.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
  28 APR 2014

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Harley Nelson, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died on April 16, 2014. He was born December 9, 1920, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

His parents were Ernest and Ellen (Kealy) Nelson. Harley graduated from Austin Senior High School and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He served as a medic in Asia during World War II. Following his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Betty Lutz at Queen of Angels Catholic Church on November 27, 1947. They settled in Austin where they raised nine children. Harley worked for Hormel Foods until 1981.

After retiring, Harley dedicated his time in service to the Austin community as a volunteer at the Senior Center, as a University of Minnesota Extension Service Gardener and with Austin's Master Gardeners program. Harley's favorite volunteer experience was at Ellis Middle School where he provided guidance to students in the woodworking and art classes for 15 years. He received many awards for his volunteering and was presented with the 2005 Jefferson Award in recognition of outstanding public service. He and Betty were lifelong members of Queen of Angels Parish.

Harley is survived by eight children: Judi, Minneapolis, Dirk, Winona, Jeanne (Jim) Danneker, Winona, Harley, Jr. (Vicky Thompson), Bloomington, Jane (Brian) Gibart, Mt. Dora, Florida, Mary (John) Jondal, Sterling, Arkansas, Terry (Roxanne), Austin, and Patti (Tom)dePoortere, Green Village, New Jersey; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Ring, New Hope; grandchildren: Kira, Jamey, Molly, Zachary, Patrick, Nicholas, Walter, Isaiah, Phillip, Andrew, Theresa, and Kevin; great-grandchildren: Madeline, Micah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Aubrey, Elsie, Julian, Mara and Brodie; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Brice.

Harley chose to donate his body to science through the Mayo Foundation Anatomical Bequest Program. A funeral Mass will be held at Queen of Angels Church in Austin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to a memorial at Ellis Middle School in Austin, or to the charity of your choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  29 APR 2014

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Warren Everett King, 87, of Carlton passed away on April 17, 2014, from injuries sustained in a car accident in blizzard conditions. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Braham, Minnesota, to Joseph and Evelyn (Norton) King. Warren graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Minnesota, in 1944. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard until the end of World War II, making port in the Philippines several times.

Warren married Doris E. Duffy on August 7, 1948, in Austin, Minnesota, where they lived and had four children. Warren worked at his father’s gas station, the Northern Pacific Railroad, and then Eddy Paper Company, which later became Weyerhaeuser Container Corp. In 1961, he transferred to Cloquet, Minnesota, to open a new Weyerhaeuser plant, and in 1980 was transferred to the White Bear Lake plant. They lived in Stillwater, Minnesota, from 1980 until Warren retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1986. They then moved to Carlton, Minnesota, but spent winters in California and Arizona from 1986 to 2000. They lost their home of 27 years in the flood of 2012 and then moved into the Pineview Apartments in Carlton.

Warren loved game shows, games of chance, cars, motorcycling, bicycling, CB radio, exploring back roads, and visiting his children and grandchildren. The couple enjoyed many vacations in the U.S., sometimes on motorcycle, and also made trips to Hawaii and Japan.

Doris, his wife of almost 65 years, preceded Warren in death on April 23, 2013.

He is survived by his children: Sandra (Ned Street) King of California; Gary King of Minnesota; Laurel (Tomoko Iwai) King of Hawaii; and Julia (John) Graham of Minnesota; grandchildren: David, Rachel, and Katie Graham, all of Minnesota; Matthew Kingstreet of Calif.; and Kai and Riku Iwai-King of Hawaii, step grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, and Joshua Voeltz, all of Minnesota; three great grandchildren and his brother David (Carol) King of Austin, Minnesota.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 1, 2014, from noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service in the Handevidt Funeral Home, 900 Washington Ave., Cloquet. To leave an online condolence for Warren's family please visit www.handevidtfh.com. Arrangements were made with Handevidt Funeral & Cremation Service, Cloquet, (218) 879-4636.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
  29 APR 2014

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Madge Ora Erickson
Born: December 12, 1911
Died: April 28, 2014

Madge O. (Arnold) Erickson, 102, of Austin, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Madge received excellent care over the last 12 months at St. Marks Living Center in Austin. She was a loving, caring, generous mother and grandmother to five generations.

Madge is survived by her three grandchildren of Raleigh, N.C.; Danny Johnson, Jeff Johnson and Barbara J. Smith. Madge has six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter J. Erickson, her daughter, Dona Arnold Johnson and son-in-law Eldon F. Johnson.

The family would like to thank Madge's care givers at St. Marks and Todd Nolta.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, 1801 4th St NW, Austin Minn., followed by a family burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105 or www.stjude.org in memory of Madge. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Sources: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 MAY 2014
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BORN IN MOWER COUNTY

Arthur Syverud, 101, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at Prairie Manor Care Center.

He was born October 1, 1912, in Lansing Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to John and Agnethe (Kopperud) Syverud. Arthur was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. He attended school near Corning, Minnesota, which was known as 72 Joint. Art recalled that in 1918, when word arrived at the school that World War I had ended, the students walked from the school to Corning carrying American flags for a ceremony. He was in the first-grade.

Arthur married Mildred Anderson on June 11, 1936, at the First Lutheran Church Parsonage in Blooming Prairie. Devoted to each other and determined to succeed as farmers, Art and Mildred prospered for over 60 years. They purchased their farm in 1954, and together they raised crops, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks and geese. Art's drive was fueled by his big heart, his desire to provide for his family, and his Norwegian heritage. Art was a great conversationalist. He especially enjoyed talking with Norwegian visitors. With his knowledge of the Norwegian language, he was often asked to translate documents or letters into English.

He enjoyed visiting with everyone and was blessed with a "gift of gab, " a quick wit, and a unique sense of humor. One of Mildred's passions was family history, so that became Art’s as well. To research their family, they traveled to visit relatives and learn family history in Norway and Canada as well as the United States. Art served on the Udolpho Township Board for 14 years, and served two years as Chairman of the Board for the Country School No. 60 in Udolpho Township, which at the time was involved in the consolidation process with the Blooming Prairie School District. He also served the First Lutheran Church as a trustee for three years, a deacon for two years, and an usher and financial secretary for many years. In June 2011, Arthur moved to Prairie Manor Care Center.

Arthur is survived by his three daughters, Joanne (David) Shaw of Castro Valley, California; Doris Moe of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Janice (Michael) Kohlrusch of Circle Pines, Minnesota; one son Roger (Bettie) Syverud of Arden Hills, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Ronald Shaw, Renae Harryman, William Moe, Barbra Scharber, John Syverud, Tammy Ring, Wendy Spence; four step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, Christopher Todd, Michael Todd, Amy Shaw, Reid Shaw, Jacob Scharber, Katrina Moe, Isabella Moe, Olivia Moe, Greyson Spence; eight step great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Arlen (Evelyn) Anderson of Brainerd, Minnesota; many other relatives and friends in Norway, Canada, and the United States.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, Mildred, who died in December 2008, sisters Olga Johnson, Clara Noble, Josena Drews; brothers Carl Syverud and Arnold Syverud; grandson Randall Shaw; son-in-law Herman Moe.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday May 5, 2014, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota., with Pastor Charles Leonard officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery.

Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast Fund, the First Lutheran Church and Westfield Cemetery Fund, or recipient of donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
1 MAY 2014

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Pending notice: Arthur Syverud, 101

Arthur Syverud, 101, of Blooming Prairie, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at Prairie Manor Care Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minn., with Pastor Charles Leonard and Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials: Memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast Fund, the First Lutheran/Westfield Church Cemetery Fund, or recipient of donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Sat., 03 MAY 2014

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Beverly "Bev" Walker, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

She was born in Austin on April 4, 1940, to Nolan and Helen (Belshan) Lang. She attended school in Austin and graduated in 1958 from Austin High School. Bev married Elsworth Walker on October 9, 1958, in Mapleview. Elsworth and Bev made Austin their home as they started their family. Bev loved being a homemaker while raising five children. She was known by her family as being a wonderful mother, grandmother, cook and caretaker. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, sewing, cross-stitching and spending time with her family. Bev was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. Elsworth died on November 27, 2007.

Bev is survived by her children, Dale (Nancy) Walker of Sanger, Texas, Rodney (Annette) Walker of Hastings, Minnesota, Sherri (David) Rasmussen of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Michael (Peggy) Walker of Burnsville, Minnesota, Daniel (Lisa) Walker of Byron, Minnesota; grandchildren, Adam, Jennifer, Alex, Nicole, Matt, Andrew, Jim, John, Emily and seven great-grandchildren.

Bev is preceded in death by her parents; husband Elsworth; brother Jimmy; and a grandson Ryan Machacek.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with Rev. Mike Olmstead officiating. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday until the time of the service. Burial will follow at London Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to St. Lucas Care Center in Faribult.

Online condolences-www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
1 MAY 2014

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Esther Lorraine Nelson, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Spokane, Washington.

Lorraine was born in Charles City, Iowa, on March 1, 1929. She also lived in Austin for a time. Lorraine was the fifth child of William Louis Butler and Esther May Edge. She attended various country and city schools in Iowa and Minnesota.

She married Elvon Nelson on July 2, 1947, at the First Baptist Church of Austin, Minn. They both attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, and pastored their first church in Big Lake, Minn. Their ministry allowed them to faithfully serve 11 churches, mostly in the west.

Lorraine was always active in each church, serving in capacities including Junior Department Superintendent, AWANA club commander, VBS leader, church secretary, and pretty much anything else that needed attention.

Their son Dan was born in Moses Lake, Wash., son John in Polson, Montana, and daughter Jan in Pasco, Washington.

Lorraine was a certified medical secretary and she worked at several hospitals and medical centers.

Her greatest joy was her family, with countless hour full of wonderful memories while raising and enjoying her beloved children and grandchildren.

She is survived by son Dan Elvon Nelson and wife Patty; son John Marvin Nelson and wife Shari; and daughter Jan May Smith and husband Gary; six grandchildren: Karyn, Jennifer, Laura, D'Neil, Rachel and Curt; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Dorothy May Butler, Garnet Hattie Butler, Margaret June Bretz; Maureece Mildred Butler, James Dale Butler, and Russell Lee Butler.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Elvon; her mother and father, her brothers Arbor, Leonard and Bill, and sister Virginia.

Services have already taken place.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
1 MAY 2014

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Pending Notice: Ann Marie Sorenson, 80

Ann Marie Sorenson, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 MAY 2014

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Obituary

Ann Marie Sorenson, age 80 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. Ann Marie Mehmen was born August 8, 1933, in Charles City, Iowa to Mehme Harms Mehmen and Zwantje Afkea Wiebrand. She grew up in Rockford, Iowa and graduated from high school in Rockford in 1952.

On July 3, 1954, Ann married James Sorenson in Austin, Minnesota. James passed away on January 1, 1972. She was employed by Donald and Kermit Watts as a cook, retiring in 1994. Ann and James raised four children. For many years, Ann was a volunteer cook at the Austin Eagles Club. She loved to cook, she enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Most important to her was spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Survivors include her children: Steve (Brenda) Sorenson and Harold (Cathy) Sorenson, both of Austin, Barb (Jerry) Gunderson of Brownsdale, and Susan (Lee) Smock, also of Austin; six grandchildren: Bradley (Lindsay) Sorenson, Jim (Beth) Sorenson, Mandi (Brian) Ollendieck, Joe (Mariah) Gunderson, Michelle Sorenson, Lee (Sarah) Gunderson; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, two grandchildren in infancy, and her brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer’s Research or to recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
2 MAY 2014

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Doris Auringer, 89, of Riceville, died Friday (July 14, 1989) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Conway Funeral Home, Riceville, with the Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Iowa.

Doris was born January 10, 1900, in LeRoy, Minnesota, a daughter of John and Sadie (Kimball) Hall. Survivors include three daughters, Dawn Meyers, Clear Lake; Jean Andersen, Omaha, Nebraska; and Maxine Schlaht, Bullhead City, Arizona; one son, John, of Waterloo, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marcel Bailey, Beloit, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette.
(Credit: D. Badker)

NOTE: There is some question about her maiden name.

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NOTES:
1910 US Census: Leroy, Mower, Minnesota
John P. Kimball 37 born abt 1873
Sadie M. Kimball born abt 1883 Wisconsin
Doris Kimball 9 born abt 1901 Minnesota
Phoebe Kimball 5 born abt 1905 Minnesota
Marcelle Kimball 3 born abt 1907 Minnesota

1925 Iowa Census: Riceville
(a) Floyd Auringer 30 born Iowa; son of Daniel Auringer and Maria Torney
(b) Doris Auringer 24 born Minnesota, daughter of John Kimball and Sadie Clark
(c) Maxine, daughter 5 born Iowa
(d) Marcelle Kimball, sister-in-law 17 born Minnesota, parents John and Sadie Clark Kimball

The 1917 WWI Draft registration for Doris's father has his full name as John Peters Kimball, living in Leroy Minnesota; born February 1875 with nearest relative Helen. (Credit: DM Scott)

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Terrance Norman Dilley, 73, of Austin, died Friday, April 25, at home, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born on May 20, 1940, in Huron, South Dakota, to Norman and Marian Dilley. After moving many times throughout his childhood (his father was in the grocery business), Terry graduated from high school in Pierre, South Dakota. He attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and St. Johns University in Collegeville, Minnesota, before graduating with a degree in sociology from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota.

Terry's remarkable life path included a stint in the monastery. Though he never took final vows (a happy fact for his otherwise non-existent children), he was a novice in the Order of St. Benedict and lived, worked, and worshipped with the brothers at St. John's in Collegeville, as well as at Blue Cloud Abbey near Marvin, South Dakota.

Not long after leaving monastic life, he met the first great love of his life, Ann Kelly. They married in 1965 and had three children, Sean, Erin, and Sheila. Ann preceded him in death by 10 years.

To the joy of his family, in 2006 Terry met the second great love of his life, Marijo Alexander. She was his cherished companion for the next eight years, and she was at his side when he passed away. Simply put, they made a great team.

Terry was a man of effortless charm, wicked humor, and profound erudition on nearly any topic in philosophy, art, literature, or history. He loved languages and devoted himself to studying German, French, Latin, and Greek. He was also a devoted fan of Yiddish and peppered his speech with colorful expressions that were no part of his South Dakota upbringing.

For many years it was rare to see Terry without a camera in his hands. Using his antique Leica or trusty Nikon, he documented everything around him. Along with his friend Jack Herzog, Terry tramped the grounds of the Hormel Nature Center, snapping gorgeous black and white photos that would be at home in any Ansel Adams collection.

Tennis was another important part of Terry's life. Never fleet of foot, he was, however, a master of the off-speed slice and the crafty angled drop-shot. He and Dave Dickinson co-coached the college tennis team for years, and they made a formidable doubles duo themselves in their dashing "Gilligan's Island" caps.

A drummer from age 13, Terry had to be driven to his first gigs by his parents. (He was mortified.) He often performed in Austin, accompanying the locally celebrated "Spamettes" and playing in productions at the college. He didn't particularly love musical theater, but he was always happy to lend his “chops” if he was needed.

Above all, Terry was a teacher. Teaching was his life's mission, and he never tired of it. He joined the faculty of Austin Junior College before the current building had even been constructed, and over the next 48 years he taught thousands of students how to think critically and read hungrily. If you have ever lived in Austin, and you know logic, you likely have Terry to thank.

In 2013, Terry received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his unflagging dedication to his students and to Riverland Community College. Never one to preen, he limited his speech to a tight 60 seconds and credited his success to his students and his colleagues, who he said inspired him to come to work each day.

He will be keenly missed by those students and his second family, the faculty and staff at Riverland. "Mr. Dilley" will not soon be forgotten, nor is he likely to be matched.

Terry is survived by: Marijo Alexander, her daughters Nicole Cizik and Jenny Oxborough; his children: Sean Dilley, Erin Dilley-Jones, and Sheila Petersen; grandchildren: Ian and Gavin Petersen, and Megan Dilley-Jones; his niece Nicole Heffron; and four siblings: Kerry Dilley, Warren Dilley, Kariss Aan Englund, and Norma Jean Perry.

The visitation will be held May 9, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin. The funeral will be held May 10, 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Austin. Open house is that same day at 5 p.m., in the Christ Church dining hall.

Please direct memorials to the Terrance N. Dilley Endowed Liberal Arts Scholarship at Riverland Community College.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Sat., 03 MAY 2014

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Daniel J. Miller, age 47 of Austin, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning May 2, 2014 at his home due to heart complications. He was born September 26, 1966 to Ivan and Anna Miller. Dan grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1984. After graduation, Dan attended Austin Community College for two years and was the Bar Manager at Torge's for many years. He resided in Tampa Florida for ten years. In 2008, Dan received a heart transplant.

Dan was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing golf, disk golf, reading, walking and biking. Dan loved spending time with his nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and developed a special bond with all of them. All his family and friends enjoyed his great sense of humor.

Survivors include his loving mother, Anna Miller of Austin, Minnesota; two brothers, Ken (Maggie) Miller of New Port Richey, Florida, and Bob (Jean) Miller of Byron, Minnesota; three sisters: Diane (Arol) McCaslin of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Jane (Joe) Costa of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and Mary Lou (Jim Power) Miller also of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; seven special nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Ivan,in 1987.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
3 MAY 2014

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Daniel J. Miller, 47

Daniel J. Miller, 47, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning May 2, 2014, at his home due to heart complications.

He was born on September 26, 1966, to Ivan and Anna Miller. Dan grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1985. After graduation, Dan attended Austin Community College for two years and held various jobs before joining the team at Torge’s as bartender/assistant manager. He worked there from 1993 to 2001. In 2001, he moved to Tampa, Florida, to assume the position of manager of Planet 9-Ball, a large billiards/restaurant, until 2007, when he suffered heart problems.

In 2008, Dan received a heart transplant, and eventually moved back to Austin. He enjoyed playing golf, disk golf, reading, walking and biking. Dan loved spending time with his nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and developed a special bond with all of them. All his family and friends enjoyed his great sense of humor.

Survivors include his loving mother, Anna Miller of Austin, Minnesota; two brothers, Ken (Maggie) Miller of New Port Richey, Florida; and Bob (Jean) Miller of Byron, Minnesota; three sisters, Diane (Arol) McCaslin of Spring Valley, Minnesota; Jane (Joe) Costa of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; and Mary Lou (Jim Power) Miller, also of Inver Grove Heights; seven special nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan, in 1987.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. A prayer service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 05 MAY 2014

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Richard Maurice DeMets of Dallas, Texas, passed away April 22, 2014, after a long illness in Dallas.

Dick was born November 12, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, the second oldest of four siblings. He grew up in Austin and developed a life-long love of fast cars as a member of the "Thumpers" car club. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict where he developed an interest in skydiving, participating in an Army paratroop show group. He had a professional life in Minneapolis and Los Angeles always maintaining his passion for building and racing dragsters, which eventually became his full-time occupation as DeMets Racecars in Denver and Dallas. Always a fearless and upbeat person, "Uncle Dick" enjoyed life best while screaming down the track in the "Bowtie Bandit" driving 200-plus mph and talking shop with other gear-heads. His cars were featured in Hot Rod and Super Chevy magazines. His passions included spending time with family and friends, golf and going to the casino.

He is survived by sisters Marlene Hall Murphy, Janette DeMets and Cindy Arett, daughter Gwen and Jeff Graham and children Kourtney and Haleigh Graham and daughter Amy and Mark McDermott, nephews Scott Hall and children Shelby and Garrett Hall, and Mike and Amy Hall and children Brady, Zachary and Cameron Hall. Nieces Michelle and Michael Cullin and children Ashton and Avery Legenza, Saryn and Matthew Johnson and children Ryland and Maryn Johnson, Andrea and Jeff Bailey and children Hannah and Emery Bailey, as well as loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth DeMets Young and Maurice Emil DeMets and nephew Richard Bruce Hall.

Funeral Services to be held at 2:30 p.m. May 16, 2014, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas. Pallbearers are Scott Hall, Michael Hall, Brady Hall, Zachary Hall, Garrett Hall and Mark McDermott.

Please make any gifts honoring his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
05 MAY 2014

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Richard Maurice DeMets -- 1943-2014

Richard Maurice DeMets of Dallas, Texas, passed away April 22, 2014, after a long illness in Dallas, Texas.

Dick was born November 12, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, the second oldest of four siblings. He grew up in Austin and developed a life-long love of fast cars as a member of the “Thumpers” car club. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict where he developed an interest in skydiving while participating in an Army paratroop show group.

He had a professional life in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, always maintaining his passion for building and racing dragsters, which eventually became his full-time occupation as DeMets Racecars in Denver and Dallas. Always a fearless and upbeat person, “Uncle Dick” enjoyed life best while screaming down the track in the “Bowtie Bandit” driving 200-plus mph and talking shop with other gear-heads. His cars were featured in Hot Rod and Super Chevy magazines. His passions included spending time with family and friends, golf and going to the casino.

He is survived by sisters Marlene Hall Murphy, Janette DeMets and Cindy Arett, daughter Gwen and Jeff Graham and children Kourtney and Haleigh Graham and daughter Amy and Mark McDermott, nephews Scott Hall and children Shelby and Garrett Hall, and Mike and Amy Hall and children Brady, Zachary and Cameron Hall. Nieces Michelle and Michael Cullin and children Ashton and Avery Legenza, Saryn and Matthew Johnson and children Ryland and Maryn Johnson, Andrea and Jeff Bailey and children Hannah and Emery Bailey, as well as loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruth DeMets Young and Maurice Emil DeMets and nephew Richard Bruce Hall.

Funeral Services to be held at 2:30 p.m. May 16, 2014, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas. Pallbearers are Scott Hall, Michael Hall, Brady Hall, Zachary Hall, Garrett Hall and Mark McDermott.

Please make any gifts honoring his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Monday, 12 MAY 2014

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Pending Notice: Curtis B. Haukom, 92

Curtis B. Haukom, 92, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on May 4, 2014, at his home in Brownsdale.

Services are pending with Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 05 MAY 2014

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Curtis Blaine Haukom, 92

Curtis Blaine Haukom, 92, passed away on May 4, 2014, with his beloved family at his side in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Curtis was born on April 7, 1922, the son of Benonie and Corella (Kaasa) Haukom in Dodge County, Minnesota. He lived in the Hayfield area until being drafted in the Army Air Force during World War II at the age of 20. As a member of the "Greatest Generation," he was a nose turret gunner and a bombardier in a B-24 Liberator aircraft in the 392nd Bombing Group. He flew 32 missions over Europe where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. His flight crew held the record for "outstanding bombing accuracy." He was discharged in September, 1945.

Curtis married Ardyce Elaine Kruger on April, 20, 1946, in the First Presbyterian Church in Hayfield, Minnesota. They recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. Their union was blessed with 10 children, six sons and four daughters. His family was his life, and many hours were spent with his 10 children, 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Curtis spent the early years of his marriage in the Hayfield, Lansing, and Kenyon areas, but eventually settled in Brownsdale where he lived for 60 years. He held various jobs throughout his life, developing many skills. He was the quintessential do-it-yourselfer, whether it was working on cars, doing electrical work, or remodeling a home, and he was very proud of his talent and his ability to "figure things out". Curtis was employed at Hormel Foods in Austin, Minnesota, for 31 years. In retirement, he and Ardyce then spent the next 22 years wintering in Mission, Texas, and worked seasonally at Seneca Foods for a number of years.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Ardyce Haukom, Brownsdale, Minnesota.; children: Richard (fiancée Gail) Haukom, Rockland, Massachusetts, David (Mary) Haukom, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Charles (Pat Erichsen) Haukom, Mankato, Minnesota, Larry (Nancy) Haukom, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Melinda (Doni) Haugstad, Hayfield, Minnesota, Marsha (Arlin) Brigham, Kasson, Minnesota, Susan (Mike) Senjem, Hayfield, Minnesota, James (Darlene) Haukom, Rochester, Minnesota, Joan (Brad) Pater, Rochester, Minnesota, Terry (Bonnie) Haukom, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; his grandchildren are: Kristen (Brian) Croke, Matt (Jenny) Erichsen, Lisa (Joe) Lee, Laura (Koen) Luinstra, Travis (Crissy) Haugstad, Jeremy (Brandy) Haugstad, Rebecca (Mike) Halvorson, Michael (Emily) Brigham, Dustin (Katie) Senjem, Crystal (Karl) Juergensen, Jamie Haukom, Jesse Haukom, Katie (Gabe) Christenson, Katrina Haukom, and Joshua Haukom. He was also blessed with many great-grandchildren: Kenneth, Brett, and Matt Croke, Kolbe, Kade, and Kamden Luinstra, Jakob Haugstad, Millie Haugstad, Chelsea Halvorson, Whitney Brigham, Grace, Isabelle, Sophia, and Brecken Senjem, Noah Juergensen, and Faith Christenson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Helen Ruport; three brothers, Truman, Orten and Verlyn.

The memorial service for Curtis Blaine Haukom will be 2 p.m. May 7, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Brownsdale, Minnesota, with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale, Minnesota, with military honors by the Hayfield American Legion Post No. 330. Blessed be his memory.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Tues., 6 MAY 2014

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